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LOT 0555
Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 3/4 in. (945 grams total, 40-69 mm).
Comprising: a pear-shaped bronze weight with collared loop, lead-filled; a bulbous lead weight with iron loop. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Wetwang, East Yorkshire, UK.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a large hoop supporting a lozenge-shaped bezel with a stylised dolphin facing right. 2.57 grams, 23.54 mm overall, 20.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Hollow-formed gold ring in Hellenistic style with beaded rim to the broad bezel, inset amethyst cabochon with intaglio gryllos motif; repaired, a marriage. 5.35 grams, 25.07 mm overall, 21.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
From a collection of a London lady, acquired during 1990s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11961-210872.
The gryllos comprises three radiating profile faces - two youthful females and the aged Silenus. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Mount
Late 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Formed as a volute scroll with flared tail; the body filled with alternating bands of (originally) white and blue enamel, with central roundel above, tail with two further cells; suspension loop and stud to the reverse. 8.26 grams, 40 mm
From the collection of an London antiquarian, 1980s.
The form of the mount resembles early forms of Roman plate brooches, e.g. Hattatt's item 511 of the late 1st century A.D.
